JOB SUMMARY : P rovides basic patient care according to the skills and competency guidelines set by the N.C. Division of Facility Services and the North Carolina Board of Nursing, Nurse Aide Central Registry. Provides patient care under the supervision of the Nurse, reporting observations, and documenting within the scope of practice into the EMR.

EDUCATION :

R equired: High School Diploma or equivalent

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING-REQUIRED :

Required: NAI - Nurse Aid I

BLS (CPR) - AHA Health Care Provider BLS

*Currently listed, in good standing, as Nurse Aide I with the North Carolina, Division of Facilities Services.

MAJOR WORK ACTIVITIES : Performs direct patient care based on the requests and needs as specified by patient and family, being age appropriate. Provides personal attention for patients that is conducive to recovery by providing assistance with activities of daily living: bathing, shaving, mouth care, skin care and progressive mobility. Obtains accurate vital signs and documents in timely manner. Reports findings outside normal parameters to nurse for appropriate intervention. Keeps licensed staff informed of all responsibilities on an ongoing bases, ensuring prompt notification in the event of a problem or potential problem. Addresses patient's quality of life issues in relationship to nutrition/hydration/elimination by: Providing assistance with meal set-up and/or feeds patients as needed, distributing nutritional supplements and snacks according to patients plan of care, monitor and document intake and output accurately and notifying RN staff of observations as appropriate (i.e. no bowel movement, diarrhea, concentrated urine), empties foley catheters at end of shift and as needed. Performs intentional hourly rounding and anticipates patient needs. Responds to needs of all patients on the unit, not just in assigned group. Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges to support patient throughput. Receives and responds to nurse delegation. Works with nurse to set priorities when receiving multiple requests. (30%)

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